Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez. Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Insider offers update on Bucks' Brook Lopez situation

Originally posted on Milwaukee Bucks on SI
By Ricardo Klein | Last updated May 29, 2025 5:29 PM ET

The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot on their plate this offseason. The start of free agency is a little over a month away, and while there are still unanswered questions, we could have an answer on the future of Brook Lopez in Milwaukee.

According to NBA analyst and writer Jake Weinbach, Lopez and the Bucks could likely part ways this offseason.

“Brook Lopez and the Bucks will most likely part ways this offseason after seven meaningful years together,” wrote Weinbach.

“Lopez, a pending free agent, would conclude his incredible tenure in Milwaukee with 545 total games, 75 playoff starts, two All-Defensive seasons, and an NBA Championship.”

Brook Lopez and the Bucks will most likely part ways this offseason after seven meaningful years together.

Lopez, a pending free agent, would conclude his incredible tenure in Milwaukee with 545 total games, 75 playoff starts, two All-Defensive seasons, and an NBA Championship.
— Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) May 28, 2025

Lopez has spent the last seven seasons in Milwaukee and has been a great asset to the club. In seven seasons, he is averaging 13.0 points per game, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.1 blocks while shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from beyond the arc in 469 games and 466 starts.

Lopez has finished in two All-Defensive teams, one first team and one second team and finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in the 2022-23 season.

Lopez didn’t have the strongest showing in this postseason. Over the course of the playoffs, he saw just 14.8 minutes per game and contributed 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 blocks, while shooting 36.4 percent from the field and just 26.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Against the Pacers, he struggled to make an impact and was ultimately played off the floor. With limited effectiveness on both ends and his age becoming a factor, the chances of landing a sizable contract appear slim.

Lopez may no longer be in his prime, but he still brings value as a veteran big man. His ability to stretch the floor, protect the rim, and provide size off the bench makes him a useful piece for teams looking to bolster their frontcourt depth.

Whether he remains in Milwaukee or finds a new home, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him land on a roster fairly quickly.

This article first appeared on Milwaukee Bucks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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